Man critically injured by overheated radiator

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - A man was critically injured Wednesday afternoon after his vehcile stalled because of overheating.The man, whose identity has not been released, attempted to open the radiator of his overheated vehicle when the radiator cap blew off and hit him in the face, HEMSI officials said.He suffered extensive scalding burns to his chest, face, arms and hands and was taken to Huntsville Hospital in critical condition, HEMSI officials said.

Don Webster, Chief operating officer for HEMSI said the man may be transfered to a burn unit in Birmingham.